Chevrolet 2011 Volt Collision Awareness Manual page 4

Vehicle CUT ZONES
Use caution when cutting in these areas:
• Center tunnel area or the area under
the rear seats. The 360 volt battery is
installed in this area.
• Roof rails near the lift gate hinge. Side
curtain air bag inflators and lift gate hold
open struts are located in this area
• Front seat back on the outboard area,
contains side air bags.
• B pillar near the rocker, contains the
seat belt retractor pretensioner. Note:
The outboard area of the front seat
lower frame houses an additional seat
belt pretentioner.
WARNING: Do NOT cut into the vehicle
until the 12V electrical system has been
disabled. Cutting into the vehicle prior to
disconnecting and isolating the 12V
electrical energy sources may cause air bag
deployment resulting in serious injury.
Potential damage area to high
voltage components. Side curtain air
bags and lift gate hold open struts.
Potential damage area to
high voltage components.
The Volt battery has 360 volt
electrical potential at all
times. It is inside the center
tunnel and under the rear
seat area.
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